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bAker CLAssICsbaker calls these classic for a reason. For three generations, baker has

been the gold standard in fine upholstery with our timeless design and

unmatched craftsmanship.

baker has selected our most iconic silhouettes that have been in the

collection for decades. you choose which frame suits your style and

pair it with one of a selection of beautiful baker fabrics. With countless

options to make every item your very own, the baker Classics collection

is the highest style at the most affordable.

baker has introduced Classic Value, a selection of six new frames that

offer the most essential styles at the most attractive values. Look for this

symbol ( ) to determine which designs are a Classic Value.

superb in design and execution, this is the furniture that has come to

define baker.

authentic meets iconic

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| malory sofaflaring slope arm chair with a loose back and a bench seat. two throw pillows standard. arm has an inner pad. tapered block legs.

this is an example of a contemporary sofa with just enough movement to make it a sculptural element in a room. Very dramatic profile. in this case, the form has enough interest to work in a formal, casual or even traditional scheme depending on the fabric. the bench seat is particularly nice for entertaining.

6604s w 85" d 41" h 37" sh 18" ah 2312" inw 72" ind 24"w 216 d 104 h 94 sh 46 ah 60 inw 183 ind 61 cm

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| huxley sofamodern box arm sofa. loose back and seat cushion. two throw pillows standard. recessed square tapered legs.

this is an intimate, architecturally-inspired sofa. the graphic profile works from every direction. the back has enough angle to float in a large room, allowing the huxley sofa to be a room divider. two legitimate seats.

6605s w 89" d 40" h 35" sh 18" ah 25" inw 71" ind 24"w 226 d 102 h 89 sh 46 ah 64 inw 180 ind 61 cm


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| sPencer sofatrack arm sofa of intermediate scale. loose back and seat. throw pillows standard. tapered block feet.

the spencer sofa is the model for a track arm sofa. the arm is substantial, but the proportions are still good. the three-over-three configuration affirms the rectilinear geometry, and the transitional look can go almost anywhere. formal, casual or even traditional, depending on the choice of fabric. While the spencer sofa has more of a downtown scale, it still offers three legitimate seats for entertaining.

6603s w 83" d 40" h 3612" sh 1812" inw 69" ind 23"w 211 d 102 h 93 sh 47 ah 64 inw 175 ind 58 cm


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| bradford sofaan updated lawson arm sofa. loose back and seat. bold lawson style arms with the hint of a roll. kick pleat flounce.

This is the classic three-over-three configuration with the break in the cushions repeated in the skirt. Now bolder and more luxurious, the bradford sofa is a reliable workhorse. at home in any traditional interior, whether formal or relaxed. The back has enough interest to float, dividing a room or anchoring a great room setting. Three legitimate seats for entertaining.

6602S w 87" d 41" h 38" sh 18" ah 2612" inw 69" ind 23"w 221 d 104 h 97 sh 46 ah 67 inw 175 ind 58 cm

6602O ottomanw 34" d 26" h 17"

w 86 d 66 h 43 cm

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| chaNdler sofaUpdated english arm sofa. loose back and seat. exaggerated saddle arms. dressmaker flounce. Two throw pillows standard. Not available in leather.

This is a moderately scaled example of an english arm sofa. With more pitch to the back and more depth to the seat, some will also find it more comfortable. a relaxed look, traditional without even a hint of being tired. Three legitimate seats for entertaining.

6600S w 87" d 41" h 37" sh 18" ah 24" inw 73" ind 23"w 221 d 104 h 94 sh 46 ah 61 inw 185 ind 58 cm

6600O ottomanw 30" d 24" h 17"

w 76 d 61 h 43 cm

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| bishop sofaenglish arm sofa. loose back and seat. exaggerated saddle arms. Turned legs.

This is a moderately scaled, very traditional, very english lounge sofa. With the dip in the arm designed to catch the elbow with shaped side panels reminiscent of edwardian seating, this is also a chair for the purist. a great choice for vintage architecture. more or less formal depending on the choice of fabric. Three legitimate seats for entertaining.

6601Sw 87" d 41" h 37" sh 18" ah 24" inw 73" ind 24"w 221 d 104 h 94 sh 46 ah 61 inw 185 ind 61 cm

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| TUxedo arm sofaloose back and seat. Tuxedo arm. Waterfall skirt.

With special emphasis on access, this sofa develops an entirely new sweet spot for the balance between depth, height and cushion. The result is a sofa that not only receives but releases the user. The waterfall skirt freshens the look, breaking in perfect unison with the back and seat. a baker look for connoisseurs of any age.


6597O ottomanw 28" d 23" h 2012"

w 71 d 58 h 52 cm

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| laWsoN arm sofaloose back and seat. lawson arms. high kick pleat flounce.

With special emphasis on access, this sofa develops an entirely new sweet spot for the balance between depth, height and cushion. The result is a sofa that not only receives but releases the user. The high kick pleat flounce freshens the look, breaking in perfect unison with the back and seat. a baker look for connoisseurs of any age.


6596O ottomanw 28" d 23" h 2012"

w 71 d 58 h 52 cm

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| camelback sofaTight camelback design with shallow rolled arms. a shaped bench seat and a high kick pleat flounce.

The camelback form traces its roots to Thomas chippendale and his interpretation of the fashionable curves that were the french rococo. a fully upholstered and skirted version of this nature would have come much later. With a stunning silhouette from all sides, this design floats superbly. a dazzling anchor for any traditional room that can be dressed up or down with the fabric.

6513-81 w 81" d 37" h 37" sh 19" ah 32" inw 62" ind 2312"w 206 d 94 h 94 sh 48 ah 81 inw 157 ind 60 cm

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| GraNdame loveseaTa rare rounded camelback. Tufted, with flaring arms. bench seat and high kick pleat flounce.

brought to baker years ago by the Grandame of New york editors, the original of this now iconic baker form was a custom design residing in her own manhattan apartment. poised and elegant, the back wraps into a flaring arm. pulled tufts contrast with a crisp bench seat. from the front or back, the Grandame loveseat lends park avenue polish to formal rooms of any address. superb in pairs.

871-68w 68" d 38" h 3412" sh 18" ah 2912" inw 47" ind 22"w 173 d 97 h 88 sh 46 ah 75 inw 119 ind 56 cm


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| eNGlish arm sofaloose back and seat. classic english arms. Turned legs.

With special emphasis on access, this sofa develops an entirely new sweet spot for the balance between depth, height and cushion. The result is a sofa that not only receives but releases the user. While this design is of intermediate scale, it still offers three legitimate seats suitable for entertaining. a baker look for connoisseurs of any age.


6595O ottomanw 28" d 23" h 2012"

w 71 d 58 h 52 cm

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| TiGhT back eNGlish arm sofaenglish arm sofa with a tight back and a loose seat. shaped sides. delicately reeded feet.

reminiscent of sofas found in a london townhouse, this is a classic with just enough nuance to delight but never distract. The intermediate length works in a smaller room or possibly to make a statement as a pair flanking a fireplace. With the right fabric, the rounded back offers a certain softness and the ability to go a little more casual. Two legimate seats.

479-77-9w 77" d 39" h 36" sh 22" ah 25" inw 61" ind 24"w 196 d 99 h 91 sh 56 ah 64 inw 154 ind 61 cm

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| coTerie eNGlish arm sofaan ample english arm loveseat with a loose back and seat. five throw pillows standard. kick pleat flounce.

more traditional than english, this posh loveseat been a cornerstone of the baker assortment for two decades. its scale offers two legitimate seats on a frame for any traditional home or room. The outside back has an unexpectedly delicate scroll and a distinctive profile. With the right fabric and trim, this loveseat easily becomes more or less formal.

836-88 coterie english arm sofa w 88" d 44" h 38" sh 18" ah 24" inw 73" ind 20"

w 224 d 112 h 97 sh 46 ah 61 inw 185 ind 51 cm

836-72 coterie english arm short sofa w 72" d 44" h 38" sh 18" ah 24" inw 57" ind 20"


836-64 coterie english arm loveseat w 64" d 44" h 38" sh 18" ah 24" inw 73" ind 20"


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| kNoll sofasofa with an attached back and a split seat. flaring arms in the manner of a knoll design. carved finials. standard with tassels. Nail trim optional.

The knoll sofa dates to 17th century england. The height of the arms and back was originally intended to thwart servants curious about the elicit affairs of the lord and lady. practically, the draft-proof design floated in the center of a room as it might today. can go more or less formal depending on the fabric.



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| cresceNT loUNGe sofamodern sofa with a tight back and a loose seat. kidney pillows standard. flared track arms. Wood banded base. square tapered legs.

This is a flamboyant twist on edited mid-century upholstery. With some sweep to the back and an expressively flaring track arm, the form suddenly takes on new vigor. optional finishes raise that energy to another level. Three legitimate seats for entertaining on a compact footprint. styled to float in a great room, possibly in pairs. compatible with mid-century antiques.


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| baNded hiGh back sofaGeometric sofa with a high back and tuxedo arms. loose back and seat. Wood banded base. flaring legs.

This sofa reflects the french rationalist idea that structure can, without ornament, give rise to a great visual space. The emphasis is on comfort and a calming architectural line. modern look with no center leg. The symmetry of the three-over-three look underscores the design. large enough to divide a room but small enough to potentially be used in pairs. a downtown favorite. finish options adding punch. compatible with mid-century antiques.


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| camelback sofacontemporized camelback with a butter knife arm and symmetric bolsters. loose seat. square tapered legs.

singularly outstanding, this sophisticated sofa makes the right spot. Whether the fabric is traditional or contemporary, the camelback sofa anchors a formal living room. years ago, a magazine showed it in a variety of fabrics and feelings. an optional bench seat offers a strong modern twist. crisply tailored, the camelback sofa looks good from every angle.

6386-80w 80" d 33" h 33" sh 20" ah 2912" inw 71" ind 23"w 203 d 84 h 84 sh 51 ah 75 cm inw 180 ind 58 cm

6386-65loveseatw 65" d 33" h 33" sh 20" ah 2912" inw 56" ind 23"


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| Wood baNded sofaWood banding. Tight, decoratively seamed back. standard with two bolsters. loose cushion seat. Tapered legs.

This is an updated shelter sofa with a back of manageable height. Whether used in a contemporary or more classic schemes, this sofa offers four legitimate seats for those who entertain. an ideal canvas for a combination fabric, and a great opportunity to use optional finishes.


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| freNch TUxedo sofainverted camelback form with decorative buttons and flaring tuxedo arms. split loose cushion seat. square tapered legs.

inspired by an example from the 1940s, this sofa uses classical detail in a modern way. intended for downtown living, it provides two generous seats on a modest footprint. This is a very tailored but still neutral look, readily mixed with a variety of accent chairs .


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| Wood baNded sofaWood banding. Tight, decoratively seamed back. standard with two bolsters. loose cushion seat. Tapered legs.

This is an updated shelter sofa with a back of manageable height. Whether used in a contemporary or more classic schemes, this sofa offers four legitimate seats for those who entertain. an ideal canvas for a combination fabric, and a great opportunity to use optional finishes.


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| hiGh arm sofaloose back and seat. high track arms. Tapered block feet.

With special emphasis on access, this sofa develops an entirely new sweet spot for the balance between depth, height and cushion. The result is a sofa that not only receives but releases the user. of intermediate scale, this workhorse design offers three legitimate seats for entertaining and a visual crispness extending throught the seaming of the base. a baker look for connoisseurs of any age.


6599O ottomanw 28" d 23" h 2012"

w 71 d 58 h 52 cm

6599CChairpage 247

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| moderNe bUTToN back sofaa loose button back over a split loose cushion seat. restrained rolled arms in the mid-century manner. exposed wood frame with the suggestion of nailhead trim over tapered legs.

This design speaks to the neoclassic roots of more luxurious 20th century modern upholstery. versatile, fashionable and comfortable, this sofa offers two generous seats on a modest footprint. easily anchors a downtown setting. scaled to a picture window.



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baker classics

| califorNia arm sofaloose back and seat. Track arms. Tapered block feet.

With special emphasis on access, this sofa develops an entirely new sweet spot for the balance between depth, height and cushion. The result is a sofa that not only receives but releases the user. While this design is of intermediate scale, it still offers three legitimate seats suitable for entertaining. a baker look for connoisseurs of any age.


6598O ottomanw 28" d 23" h 2012"

w 71 d 58 h 52 cm

6598CChairpage 247

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| reGeNcy sofaa tall sofa with the thin wing common to settees of the regency era. loose back and seat. square tapered legs.

This sofa has a timeless design that defies its historical roots to be neither traditional nor contemporary. The fabric defines the sofa. The thin arm provides two generous seats and the comfort expected of baker. very architectural this sofa can divide a room. really more of a loveseat, it works in pairs. perfect for downtown living.


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| chaise loUNGea roll back chaise available right - and left - arm facing. Tight back with one throw pillow. loose seat. reeded feet.

This chaise ranks among bakers most popular upholstery designs. The lines are smooth and inviting. With just the right scale, its just a large canvas for fabric and an opportunity for a combination fabric. This is variously a pair of corduroys, a donegal wool jacket or tuxedo with a modern cut. for a den, in pairs flanking a fireplace, or the bedroom.



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| barrel chaira continental design with a tight rounded back. loose seat. flaring rolled arms with nailhead trim. square tapered legs with ankle filest and fluted feet.

inspired by a paris flea market original, this is a very comfortable chair on a small footprint. The distinctive arm and leg give it the potential to be something special. Not ordinary. extraordinary. While suitable as a lounge chair, the scale and detail make it a standout conversation chair. rewards an innovative use of fabric.

621-34-9 w 34" d 34" h 36" sh 18" ah 25" inw 20" ind 21"w 86 d 86 h 91 sh 46 ah 64 inw 51 ind 53 cm


| TUfTed barrel chairoversized variation on a tub chair. Tufted back and seat. rolled arm. Tapered ring turned legs with brass cap and caster.

This is a formidable edwardian form; very english and very comfortable. rather than a quirky reproduction, this is a traditional chair made for living and deferring to the overall design scheme. easy to walk around if floated. Tailor - made for a library or a cozy fireplace.


508-11-9 ottomanw 26" d 20" h 1712"

w 66 d 51 h 44 cm


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baker classics

| framed berGreUnusual domed tight back with a cushioned frame. double nailhead border detail extends from the back to the arm. loose cushion over nail-trimmed base and short cabriole legs.

This is a twist on the club chair theme. The narrow arm provides a great silhouette, and the chair itself has an economical footprint. With a change to the cover, this works with almost any traditional look a versatile but luxurious continental workhorse.

465 w 32" d 34" h 40" sh 1912" ah 25" inw 23" ind 21"w 81 d 86 h 102 sh 50 ah 64 inw 58 ind 53 cm



| WiNG chair an unusual wing back design with sweeping roll arms. Tight back and a loose seat. Turned legs with caps and casters. Nailhead trim standard on leather only.

This is a distinctive wing chair inspired by an original in the map room of an exclusive men's club in london. often seen in leather, mohair or velvet, this form is at once suitable for a den and comfortable enough for a vintage living room. in the right fabric, it can also take on a lodge look.


578-11-9 ottomanw 25" d 19" h 1512"

w 64 d 48 h 39 cm

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| Neoclassical WiNG chairUnusually tall, sculpted wing back. Narrow track arm over a loose box cushion. square tapered legs.

This is a versatile example of the wing chair form, neither too stuffy nor too specific. its modest width allows it to float in pairs or fit into a snug corner. The height is particularly helpful in a great room setting.


6200-11ottomanw 28" d 2112" h 1812"

w 71 d 55 h 47 cm


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| Neoclassical berGre exposed wood wing chair with wide, deeply cut wings. Tight back and loose cushion seat. square tapered legs.

This is a neoclassical wing chair with a curved back making it easier to approach and walk around. The footprint is relatively small, easily paired by a fireplace, used as a single chair for reading, or even behind a desk. optional finishes allow it to be placed in a variety of different schemes.

476w 36" d 31" h 38" sh 18" ah 26" inw 25" ind 21"w 91 d 79 h 97 sh 46 ah 66 inw 64 ind 53 cm

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| WiNG chair an early Georgian wing chair with an elaborately shaped wing, flat scrolled arms and a loose seat. While the legs are of the cabriole type, the carving is unusual and complex incorporating both a heart motif at the knee and multiple spiral volutes. padded feet.

The original resides in the Joseph manigault house, an example of superb federal architecture. Joseph manigault was a wealthy plantation owner and statesman. The house holds an impressive collection of english and french period furniture.




| TUfTed roll arm chairTufted chair with rolled arms and a rolled back. loose seat. Turned legs ending in brass caps and casters.

This chair demonstrates the longstanding, but reluctantly acknowledged, influence of the french on english furniture. by themselves, the rolled back and the tufting would have been high luxury. in this case, however, the shape of the arm gently drapes, and the arm panel has a sinuous look. The marriage of comfort and glamour.


598-11-9 ottomanw 28" d 23" h 20"

w 71 d 58 h 51 cm


| edWardiaN chairan english lounge chair with a tight serpentine back and a convex, tight seat. pleated roll arms. Turned legs.

This tall chair is distinctive for the novel but unassumingly neutral way it integrates with the companion ottoman. more scale, more clever, but ultimately less formal. often used in pairs with the ottoman between them. a divided chaise for the fireplace or a den.



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| TUfTed eNGlish chairan english arm chair with a tufted back. loose seat. Turned leg with graduated rings ending in a cap and caster.

This is a large edwardian man and dog chair. baker classics offers a number of ostensibly formal designs only to give them a bigger, bolder, flavor with more body. This is a classic, more reserved than most, for everyday and every room. often requested in a fabric saying more about the user than the form.


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| TUfTed eNGlish chairrolled and deeply tufted back. loose box cushion over a framed wood band. Turned and reeded legs. cap and caster feet. Gilt accents.

This classic english chair was adapted from an original circa 1850. With relatively narrow arms, it tends to sit bigger than its footprint would suggest. ideal in a study, formal game room or almost any traditional setting. a great way to introduce more comfort to a period room.




| freNch chaira lounge chair with a tight back and seat. a butter knife arm detail is repeated on the back. square cabriole leg.

from the 1940s, this is a reinterpretation of french styles of another era. While graceful, it is just as surely a very generous seat with room for a pet or a few books. more casual than couture. readily used as either a lounge or conversation chair.



| bamboo loUNGe chaira low back lounge chair with a carved faux bamboo banding. loose back and seat. slope arm. flaring legs.

This is a very comfortable lounge chair of intermediate scale. The design is quite novel, but the overall effect is more neutral casual or formal, traditional or eclectic depending on the fabric. Works as both a conversation and a lounge chair. conceivably in a bedroom.


335-11-9 ottoman w 32" d 25" h 19"

w 81 d 64 h 48 cm


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| eNGlish clUb chairclassic club chair with a rolled back and arm. loose back and seat. elegantly turned leg with antique brass cap and caster.

This chair has that characteristic english dignity. certainly classic, certainly reserved, but more about the rhythm of life from room to room, home to home and generation to generation. a comfortable, large scale club chair. can go from formal to casual with a choice of fabric.


223-11-9 ottoman w 29" d 2312" h 19"

w 74 d 60 h 48 cm


| eUropeaN clUb chaira club chair with a tight back and a loose seat. Track arm with a gentle arc in anticipation of a sinuous descent. optional nailhead trim. square tapered legs with brass caps and casters.

This moderately scaled club chair offers unexpected movement. an elegant but understated profile with optional nailhead akin to a string of pearls. european nonchalance. depending on the fabric, this chair can work in almost any scheme or setting. Well suited to a combination or even whimsical fabric.



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| chippeNdale arm chairThis is a roll arm lounge chair in the chippendale style. Tight serpentine back over a loose seat. marlborough legs with an extraordinarily decorative pierced stretcher.

in the period, an arm chair of this nature would have been not only fashionable but an unusual luxury. While the stretcher offers a hint of chinese chippendale design, it also introduces what we now recognize as a post modern element that in the right fabric might allow this otherwise traditional form in a contemporary scheme.

2986C w 36" d 35" h 38" sh 1912" ah 2412" inw 21" ind 22"w 91 d 89 h 97 sh 50 ah 62 inw 53 ind 56 cm

2986O ottoman w 28" d 24" h 19"

w 71 d 61 h 48 cm


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| Tailored eNGlish arm chairTight back english arm chair with a waterfall skirt. rolled back with a pleat detail. loose seat.

This chair is very much in the spirit of traditional interiors as we know them today. The overall look is cleaner but at the same time more detailed than the classic english arm chair. This is another favorite for reading or media. The tight back offers the opportunity to showcase a fabric.


453-11 ottoman w 28" d 23" h 18"

w 71 d 58 h 46 cm

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| eNGlish arm chairloose back and seat. classic english arms. Turned legs.

With special emphasis on access, this chair develops an entirely new sweet spot for the balance between depth, height and cushion. The result is a chair that not only receives but releases the user. a baker look for connoisseurs of any age.

6595Cw 35" d 37" h 37" sh 2012" ah 26" inw 21" ind 1912"w 89 d 94 h 94 sh 52 ah 66 inw 53 ind 50 cm

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| The esseNTial eNGlish arm chairan updated english arm chair of intermediate scale. loose back with a loose seat. The relatively high back offers unexpected visual lightness.

Widely viewed as the gold standard for comfort, this is the essential baker chair for every traditional setting. a long, shaped back adds visual interest, allowing you to float and subsequently walk in on the item. a high inverted pleat and a waterfall skirt freshen the look. most fabrics work well. often used in pairs.

416 w 33" d 39" h 36" sh 19" ah 23" inw 1912" ind22"w 84 d 99 h 91 sh 48 ah 58 inw 50 ind 56 cm

416-11 ottoman w 28" d 23" h 18"

w 71 d 58 h 46 cm


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| UNiversiTy eNGlish arm chairstandard size english arm chair with a kick pleat flounce. loose back and seat.

This is a favorite traditional design. Traditional with just a bit more heft. The relatively high back offers excellent shoulder and neck support. available with an optional swivel base.


451-11 ottoman w 28" d 23" h 18"

w 71 d 58 h 46 cm

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| coTTaGe eNGlish arm chaira classic english arm chair of smaller scale. loose back with a loose seat. The relatively high back offers unexpected visual lightness.

for the traditionalist, this is an alternative to the baker 416 essential english arm chair. here, the skirt is a high kick pleat, without the waterfall and without the inverted pleat. The overall scale is just a bit smaller for rooms where a chair has to fit a tight space whether a condo, a townhouse or a vintage home.


404-11 ottoman w 26" d 22" h 19"

w 66 d 56 h 48 cm

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| bishop chairenglish arm chair. loose back and seat. exaggerated saddle arms. Turned legs.

This is a very traditional, very english lounge chair. With the dip in the arm designed to catch the elbow with shaped side panels reminiscent of edwardian seating, this is also a chair for the purist. designed with plenty of pitch to the back, some will also find it more comfortable. a great choice for vintage architecture. more or less formal depending on the choice of fabric.

6601Cw 36" d 41" h 37" sh 18" ah 24" inw 22" ind 23"w 91 d 104 h 94 sh 46 ah 61 inw 56 ind 58 cm

6601Oottoman w 30" d 24" h 17"

w 76 d 61 h 43 cm

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| coTerie eNGlish arm chairan ample english arm chair with a loose back and seat. kidney pillow standard. kick pleat flounce.

more traditional than english, this posh lounge chair has been a cornerstone of the baker assortment for decades. it truly receives the user straight ahead, in the corner, or with a leg or two over the arm. The outside back has an unexpectedly delicate scroll and a distinctive profile. With the right fabric and trim, this chair easily becomes more or less formal.


836-11 ottoman w 32" d 26" h 17"

w 81 d 66 h 43 cm

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| chaNdler chairUpdated english arm chair. loose back and seat. exaggerated saddle arm. dressmaker flounce. Not available in leather.

This is a somewhat larger example of an english arm chair. Wider and deeper than many of our traditional designs, the scale works best in a larger room. With plenty of pitch to the back, some will also find it more comfortable. a relaxed look, traditional without even a hint of being tired.


6600O ottoman w 30" d 24" h 17"

w 76 d 61 h 43 cm

6600SSOfapage 201

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| bradford chairan updated lawson arm chair. loose back and seat. bold lawson-style arm with the hint of a roll. kick pleat flounce.

With unusual width, depth and pitch, this is a true lounge chair. visually formidable and altogether comfortable. at this scale, it has the look of a luxurious club chair. Works in any traditional interior, whether formal or relaxed. often used in pairs to complement a sofa.


6602O ottoman w 34" d 26" h 17"

w 86 d 66 h 43 cm

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| laWsoN arm chairloose back and seat. lawson arms. high kick pleat flounce.

With special emphasis on access, this chair develops an entirely new sweet spot for the balance between depth, height and cushion. The result is a chair that not only receives but releases the user. in this case, the high kick pleat flounce both freshens and dresses up a classic frame. a baker look for connoisseurs of any age.


6596O ottomanw 28" d 23" h 2012"

w 71 d 58 h 52 cm

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| hUxley chairmodern club chair with a loose back and a loose seat. heavily padded box arm. recessed square tapered legs.

This is a very linear, architectural twist on the club chair form. With that simplicity, however, comes flexibility. While this is a somewhat contemporary frame, the right fabric easily pushes it more or less formal or even traditional. often used en suite with the companion 6605s sofa.


6605O ottoman w 34" d 26" h 17"

w 86 d 68 h 43 cm

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| speNcer chairTrack arm chair of intermediate scale. loose back and seat. Tapered block feet.

This chair offers the popular wide track arm on a manageable footprint. While most track arm chairs tend to be very rectilinear, this example has not only an angle but a bit of inflection to the back. While contemporary leaning, this is a somewhat softer, somewhat more versatile form. a strong lounge chair often used in pairs to complement a sofa.

6603C w 35" d 40" h 3612" sh 1812"" ah 25" inw 21" ind 23"w 89 d 102 h 93 sh 47 ah 64 inw 53 ind 58 cm

6603O ottoman w 34" d 26" h 17"

w 86 d 66 h 43 cm

6603SSOfapage 199

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baker classics

baker classics

| malory chairflaring slope arm chair with a loose back and seat. arms have inner pads. Tapered block legs.

This is an example of a contemporary frame with just enough movement to make it a sculptural element in a room. very dramatic profile. slightly overscale and deeper than most chairs, many will find it more comfortable. While designed as a lounge chair to complement a sofa, a large room would allow it to be used in a conversation setting.


6604O ottoman w 34" d 26" h 17"

w 86 d 66 h 43 cm

6604SSOfapage 195

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9389-80SOfapage 211

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| cresceNT loUNGe chairmodern bergre with a tight back and a loose seat. kidney pillows standard. flared track arms. Wood banded base. square tapered legs.

This is a flamboyant twist on edited mid-century upholstery. With some sweep to the back and expressively flaring track arms, the form suddenly takes on new vigor. optional finishes offer an opportunity to take that energy to another level. intermediate scale makes it an ideal lounge chair for a downtown setting. enough interest to float. compatible with mid-century antiques.


9389-11 ottoman w30"d24"h1612" w76d61h42Cm

9381-82SOfa

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| hiGh back loUNGe chairGeometriclounge chair with a high back and tuxedo arm. loose back and seat. Wood banded base. flaring legs.

This chair reflects the french rationalist idea that structure can, without ornament, give rise to a great visual space. The emphasis is on comfort and a calming architectural line. refined legs add visual lightness. With a manageable footprint, this chair is large enough to satisfy and small enough to work downtown. can be used in pairs around a complementary sofa or floating in an intimate setting. very compatible with mid-century antiques.


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baker classics

| hiGh arm chairloose back and seat. high track arms. Tapered block feet.

With special emphasis on access, this chair develops an entirely new sweet spot for the balance between depth, height and cushion. The result is a chair that not only receives but releases the user. This is more of a conversation chair, for a more intimate setting, often used in twos and fours. a baker look for connoisseurs of any age.


6599O ottomanw 28" d 23" h 2012"

w 71 d 58 h 52 cm

6599SSOfapage 216

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| califorNia arm chairloose back and seat. Track arms. Tapered block feet.

With special emphasis on access, this chair develops an entirely new sweet spot for the balance between depth, height and cushion. The result is a chair that not only receives but releases the user. This chair has a crisp but comfortable look on a compact footprint, a good combination for smaller rooms and condos. a baker look for connoisseurs of any age.


6598O ottomanw 28" d 23" h 2012"

w 71 d 58 h 52 cm

6598SSOfapage 217

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| Wood baNded loUNGe chairslightly curved hardwood frame. loose back and seat. sloped arms. square tapered legs.

This is a crisply edited lounge chair with neoclassical roots. depending on the choice of fabric and finish, it thrives in both traditional and more contemporary settings. With that said, the companion sofa works particularly well with this chair sharing the idea of wood banding without being a matching set.


baker classics

| roUNd TUfTed clUb chairWood banded frame. Tufted back over a loose seat. square legs.

This is an updated barrel back chair. despite the tufting, the overall effect is crisp and tailored. With a choice of fabric and finish, it thrives in both traditional and more contemporary settings. The companion sofa works particularly well with this chair sharing the idea of wood banding without being a matching set. dramatic as a two- or four-piece conversation group. often used with a combination fabric. one of the most published baker designs.


6360-11 ottoman w 23" d 26" h 18"

w 66 d 66 h 46 cm

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| armless chairWood banded armless chair with a tight back and seat. square tapered legs.

This large armless chair invites the user to sit diagonally, with an arm over the back. designed for conversation areas floating in a large room, or possibly a hallway or foyer, the low height adds an updated, if not modern, look. Typically used in twos and fours.

6310w 36" d 29" h 33" sh 19" ind 17"w 91 d 74 h 84 sh 48 ind 43 cm

baker classics

| camelback chaircontemporized camelback with a butter knife arm and a bolster. loose seat. square tapered legs.

The fusion of crisply straight and flowing curved lines makes this a distinctive chair with opportunities in both traditional and contemporary schemes. The bolster is something different, an unexpected luxury consistent with the tailored look of the item. The legs add a sense of visual lightness to a largely rectilinear form. suitable as both a lounge chair or placed in a more intimate conversation setting.


6386-11ottomanw 32" d 32" h 1812"

w 81 d 81 h 47 cm

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baker classics

baker classics

| Tub lounge chaira larger tub chair inspired by examples from the 1930s. Tight back over a loose seat. rounded hardwood banding over square tapered legs.

While the design is classic, the low but deep proportions create a very modern sense of refinement. This particular variation on the tub chair form has a rounder back and higher arms than most. as a result, it easily floats for a conversation grouping. often used in pairs.


baker classics

| Wing chair a modern take on the wing chair form. Tight back and seat. Pared arms and wings.

an edited wing chair suitable for both traditional and contemporary schemes. While the design is generally rectilinear, the cut of the arms and the taper of the legs create a sense of lightness. a candidate for different inside and outside fabrics. enough shape to fill the role of an accent chair.


6356-11 ottomanw 32" d 32" h 20"

w 81 d 81 h 51 cm

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| louis XVi bergreDistinctive closed arm chair with an exaggerated barrel back. exposed wood with compound curves, a shaped front and a recessed back panel with a decorative stile. round tapered and fluted legs.

another now iconic design brought to baker by mcmillen and co. in the 1980s. easily mixed, this unusual neoclassical bergre is more traditional than french. an ideal place for multiple fabrics and an invitation for trim. With a choice of optional finishes the look can be surprisingly relaxed.



baker classics


baker classics

| DraWing room chaira distinctive exposed wood chair with abundant carving and a compound curve into the arms. carved hand holds over a fluted baluster stump. loose seat over carved capitals and fluted tapered legs.

With a shaped back, this versatile chair offers surprising comfort on a small footprint. more neoclassical than of any particular geographic origin, it works in virtually any traditional interior. optional finishes, including leaf, make it a potentially striking accent in a contemporary setting.


baker classics

| fauTeuila detail rich continental chair with an attached back and a loose seat. extensive fluting, including intricate stop-fluting, carved capitals and round tapered legs.

This is truly an occasional chair at home in the living room, bedroom or almost anywhere in the home. Typically used with either leather or a soft, but elegant, fabric. ideal in pairs or for just stacking books. a great place to explore optional finishes.



baker classics

baker classics

| louis XV arm chairexposed wood frame with a shaped crest rail, scrolled apron, carved legs, and french whorl feet. loose back and seat. extensive nailhead trim.

This is an example of the french open arm chair, or fateuil, common during the reign of louis XV and for some time thereafter. Provincial in nature, this chair works in any relaxed traditional interior. a canvas for a combination fabric defining your own personal statement. The all-down option creates a romantic french feel.


424-11 ottoman w 29" d 22" h 17"

w 74 d 56 h 43 cm

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| chinoiserie chaira lounge chair with decorated gold over black chinoiserie scenes. loose back and seat. latticework sides. gold striping.

Variously formal to casual and traditional to transitional, a chinoiserie accent speaks to the gathered look at the heart of baker classics. something exotic, something traveled, something novel but neutral. This is an opportunity for a dressy fabric, a silk, possibly with an eastern motif. Works in a formal room with stately homes or in a sunroom with mcguire. a special chair.


304-11-7 ottoman w 26" d 21" h 18"

w 66 d 53 h 46 cm


| french cigar chairan open arm chair with a tight rolled back and a tight seat. upholstered arms. shaped bottom. Turned legs.

a cousin of the english gainesborough chair, this chair is less french or english than a product of the drawing room. sherry and cigars. a glass of port without undue pretense.This is a comfortable reading chair and an ideal accent for a traditional sofa.


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baker classics

| iTalian neoclassical bergrea framed, exposed wood chair with a slightly curved tight back. exaggerated roll arms. loose seat over framed square tapered legs. continental feet.

This is a dramatic and comfortable exposed wood chair that lends itself to complex fabric combinations. Depending on the finish, it easily mixes with most traditional styles, art Deco and hollywood regency looks. a very strong statement, and an ideal accent chair, on a small footprint. impressive in leather.


baker classics

| conTinenTal arm chairThis is a generous exposed wood chair with closed arms and a carved bead and reel motif. Tight back with a shaped crest rail. loose seat. carved capital over turned and tapered legs.

This is a more formal twist on the bergre form. With its refined carving, a chair of this nature would be a frequent choice among designers looking to add exposed wood to a setting. optional all-down fill creates a very luxurious old-world look.




| oVal back chaira wood banded chair with a rolled top and a shaped arms. Panel back with an oval cutout. Tapered legs.

This is a french directoire chair with a provincial twist. While the profile is outstanding, the heart of the design is an oval cutout highlighting the fabric once an allusion to shield motifs and now a symbol of the imagination within us. The fabric defines the chair as traditional or contemporary. a candidate for two or even three fabrics.



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| resTauraTion chaira smaller exposed wood lounge chair. Tight back and a loose seat. gracefully shaped back and arms. saber legs.

The french restauration refers to the removal of napoleon and the return of bourbon kings. The resulting designs were simpler and more classically leaning. While certainly a handsome wood banded chair, this is an example of being fashionable rather than fashion itself. it works with the way we live whether as a lounge, conversation, occasional or office chair.



| oVal back lounge chaira french modern chair with a wood banded frame. Tight back. loose seat. Wood panel back with an oval cutout. Tapered legs.

among the most published of baker upholstery designs, this chair is fashionable without catering to any one look or master. While inspired by a french modern design, the nature of the chair is to celebrate the fabric whether one, two or three fabrics. The exposed, wood-framed oval in the back is more whimsical than daring, more classic than modern.


775-11-9 ottoman w 29" d 22" h 17"

w 74 d 56 h 43 cm

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baker classics

| lounge chairlow profile tub chair with a loose pillow back and a loose seat. slope arms and a waterfall skirt.

This is an updated tub chair with a sleek silhouette. With both a small footprint and a low profile, it would be hard to imagine a better chair for the bedroom or any setting where space is at a premium. The round back also makes it easy to float.


baker classics

| TuXeDo arm chair loose back and seat. Tuxedo arms. Waterfall skirt.

With special emphasis on access, this chair develops an entirely new sweet spot for the balance between depth, height and cushion. The result is a chair that not only receives but releases the user. for this design, the addition of a waterfall skirt adds a sense of height and refinement. a baker look for connoisseurs of any age.

6597c w 3612" d 34" h 37" sh 2012" ah 30" inw 1912" ind 1912"w 93 d 86 h 94 sh 52 ah 76 inw 50 ind 50 cm

6597o ottomanw 28" d 23" h 2012"

w 71 d 58 h 52 cm

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baker classics

| high back chairTight back with a flaring arm detail akin to a truncated wing. loose cushion seat over a pleated waterfall skirt.

This chair has a dramatic crescent profile and a sculpted back. Together with the height, these features give it a light visual scale. The modest footprint works well in a corner or around a center table.


baker classics

| skirTeD lounge chairTight back chair with tightly upholstered slope arms. The height and cut of the arms force attention to the detail of the loose cushion seat and the high kick pleat flounce.

This chair is noteworthy for a remarkable profile, a distinctively shaped back and the relative ease with which the user can get in and out. Truly transitional, this form could work in virtually any environment.



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| sloPe back chairever so slightly rolled arm. Tight back. loose seat. kick pleat flounce.

This small but elegant chair was designed by albert hadley, arguably the dean of american decorators, in the mid 1990s. Truly transitional, this chair can be used in virtually any design scheme. readily placed in a corner or any other tight spot.

6454 w 26" d 30" h 3212" sh 18" inw 18" ind 19"w 66 d 76 h 83 sh 46 inw 46 ind 48 cm


baker classics

baker classics

| marTini chaira small but deeply tufted accent chair with a rolled back. Tufted seat. Turned legs.

a diminutive edwardian chair brought to baker by mcmillen inc. in the 1980s. now an iconic baker design, it remains a staple for a boudoir, a tight corner or a project needing an extra seat for entertaining. surprisingly comfortable, the chairs name reflects the ease with which the user can rest a martini on a spot table if not the floor.

6473 w 28" d 2512" h 28" sh 16" inw 1812" ind 18"w 71 d 65 h 71 sh 41 inw 47 ind 46 cm


| regency chaira tall chair with the thin wing common to settees of the regency era. loose back and seat. square tapered legs.

This chair has a timeless design that defies its historical roots to be neither traditional nor contemporary. The fabric defines the chair. an economical footprint lets it work almost anywhere. The thin arms provids legitimate lounge chair comfort. at the same time, the chair is small enough for a conversation grouping or a tight corner. Perfect for downtown living.


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| Wing back hosT chairhost chair in the chippendale style. Tight wing back. Tight seat. flat roll arms. marlborough legs with a stretcher for strength.

an upholstered host chair adds a designer touch to the dining room. it also allows a more integrated color scheme. every dining chair doesnt have to look the same, and these wont. more comfortable, more interesting, and more like the way we live. seen in a very wide range of fabrics. can also be used as a Pull-up chair.


baker classics

| chiPPenDale Pull-uP chaira pull-up chair in the chippendale style. The shaped crest rail adds height and a bit of elegance. Tight seat. short arms end in carved rosettes supported by deep compound curves. Decorative marlborough legs with carved brackets.

a design of this nature can be used for either a host and hostess chair or occasional seating. The tight back and seat allow for a fabric statement and integration into the broader scheme.

2919c w 2612" d 29" h 40" sh 19" ah 2712" inw 19" ind 21"w 67 d 74 h 102 sh 48 ah 70 inw 48 ind 53 cm


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| Wing back hosT chaircontemporized wing back host chair. Tight back and seat. stretcher for strength.

This restrained host chair was inspired by the private seating at one of new yorks celebrated old-world hotels. The thin wing and rectilinear form allow the fabric to tell the story whether traditional contemporary, or simply eclectic. a great way to add color and comfort to a dining room. Different by design.

766-26-9 w 2512" d 2612" h 43" sh 1912" inw 1912" ind 1812"w 65 d 67 h 109 sh 50 inw 50 ind 47 cm


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| raTTan Wing chair Wing design reinterpreted in woven peel. loose back and seat. clustered leather-bound legs. multiple stretchers for strength.

This is the casual side of milling road, unexpected, whimsical and daring. Dramatic profile. Designed for a sunroom or a tropical setting. a great opportunity to experiment with the fabric.



| WoVen club chairclub chair design in woven water hyacinth. loose back and seat. Track arms with a gentle arc in anticipation of a sinuous descent. Taper legs.

This is similar to the glamorous 520-31-9 european club chair recast in a ruggedly casual natural material. This is the most casual side of milling road, unexpected, whimsical, and daring. Designed for a sunroom or a tropical setting. a great opportunity to experiment with the fabric.

664-31-9 w 31" d 34" h 37" sh 19" ah 26" inw 23 12" ind 21"w 79 d 86 h 94 sh 48 ah 66 inw 60 ind 53 cm

664-11-9 ottoman w 24" d 24" h 19"

w 61 d 61 h 48 cm


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| english coTTage chairexposed wood lounge chair with double caning. recessed crest rail. loose back and seat. scrolled arms. Turned legs.

This a classic english design frequently seen in period libraries, drawing rooms and the occasional cottage. for milling road, it makes a more casual statement aimed at not only traditional but also waterside homes. The loose back and seat are an opportunity to do something classic or not. often upholstered in bold but casual fabric. an optional extra set of cushions could be changed out seasonally.


771-56-9 settee page 269

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| english seTTeeexposed wood lounge chair with double caning. recessed crest rail. loose back and seat. scrolled arms. Turned legs.

This is more or less a period english design. milling road takes a more casual perspective aimed at not only traditional but also waterside retreats. in a smaller home, this might be the right scale for a pair flanking the fireplace. The loose back and seat are an opportunity to do something classic or not. an optional extra set of cushions could be changed out seasonally.


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| charles cockTail oTTomana true cocktail ottoman with a a deeply tufted top and nailhead trim over formidable turned legs. Planked shelf with a useful gallery. With the right fabric, this design can either go from almost rustic to almost refined. an excellent choice for anyone with a relaxed lifestyle. sturdy party seating.

mr-2063 w 49" d 3034" h 2014"w 124 d 78 h 51 cm


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| rounD TufTeD oTTomana classic edwardian ottoman with that extra bit of daring. seemingly the fashionable choice from almost every era, a round ottoman is easier to walk around and easier to place at the center of a small conversation grouping. ready and mobile seating at a party. hand tufted. Turned legs with brass caps and casters.

961-38-9 w 38" d 38" h 18"w 97 d 97 h 46 cm



| TufTeD hassocka concave hassock in the Turkish tradition. Tufted top with sculptural concave sides. squared feet. nailhead trim.

alternate applications as occasional seating, bunched as a cocktail table or married with a tray to create a side table. a great opportunity for a combination fabric. often seen with a leather top and contrasting sides.

308-11-9t w 2212" d 2212" h 1712"w 57 d 57 h 44 cm

308-11-9p hassock page 274


| hassocka concave hassock in the Turkish tradition. Tight upholstered top with sculptural concave sides. squared feet. nailhead trim.

alternate applications as occasional seating, bunched as a cocktail table or married with a tray to create a side table. a great opportunity for a combination fabric. often seen with a leather top and contrasting sides.

308-11-9p w 2212" d 2212" h 1712"w 57 d 57 h 44 cm

308-11-9t hassock page 274

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| WoVen X benchVery much in keeping with a whimsical mix of materials, this is a stylized curule bench in water hyacinth. Versatile enough to work as occasional seating, a hall bench or even a drink table. ideal waterside, at a mountain retreat or in a sunroom.

668-11-9 w 32" d 17" h 23" sh 19" ah 23" inw 25"w 81 d 43 h 58 sh 48 ah 58 inw 64 cm


| scroll bencha neoclassical bench with exaggerated c-scroll arms. box cushion bench seat. black with gold striping. Turned and tapered legs.

This highly decorative bench is an example of 19th century british colonial furniture. The black and gold can work with many traditional schemes, but the muted nature of the black also allows somewhat more relaxed applications. ultimately, this is an eclectic accent. superb as an end-of-bed bench. Dramatic under a picture window or in a foyer.

779-58-7 w 58" d 20" h 1812" inw 40" ind 1812"w 147 d 51 h 47 inw 102 ind 47 cm



| chinoiserie bencha bench with decorated, gold over black chinoiserie scenes. rolled arms with latticework sides. loose seat over caned gold striping.

Variously formal to casual and traditional to transitional, a chinoiserie accent speaks to the gathered look at the heart of baker classics. something exotic, something travelled, something novel but neutral. This is a versatile bench that works in a hall, as a window seat, or at the end of a bed. relevant to almost any scheme from stately homes to mcguire.

307-56-7 w 56" d 19" h 2812" sh 1812" ah 29" inw 4512"w 142 d 48 h 72 sh 47 ah 74 inw 116 cm

304-31-7 chair page 256

304-11-7 ottoman page 256

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baker classics

baker classics

| iTalian oTTomana bold design with modest scale. square top and base tapering to a cinch waist. extensive nailhead trim. flattened bun feet.

Variously an ottoman, drink table, or even seating at a party, this is a versatile form. The shape lends itself to bunching as four or six. easily slides under a console or even a side table. one magazine editor even used four of these around a breakfast table. The fabric dictates the style, and combination fabrics are common.

409 w 15" d 15" h 16"w 38 d 38 h 41 cm

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| oTTomanever exotic, this is the marquee ottoman from the 1920s. The Turkish ottoman, the darling of the early female decorators. With a crisply bordered tight seat and concave profile, it speaks to all things feminine and luxurious. standard with tassels and ripe with opportunity for a combination fabric. can be used as occasional seating, either nested under a console or opposite a cocktail table.

6405 w 2234" d 2234" h 1712"w 58 d 58 h 44 cm

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